www.dosomething.org

Here is even MORE information about puppy mills

     * Puppy mills have been around for decades

     * In a puppy mill, more than half a million puppies are produced in a year.

     * Acording to www.dosomething.org, no states have laws against a breeding legally keeping lots of dogs in cages for all their lives, if food, water, and shelter are provided.

     * Puppy mill cages are usaully outside so dogs have to live in sometimes, harsh climates.

Mutt Walk For Delaware County Humane Society

     I would like to share a fun activity coming up on May 19, 2012.  The Mutt March is a fundraiser which helps pets in need.  You can donate online and the money goes to the Guardian Angel Fund.  The walk starts at 9am at DCHS.  You can walk your own dog or walk a shelter dog.  Here is the link to register or donate.  http://www.hsdcohio.org/muttmarch-info.htm

Support your local shelter

There are many ways you can help your local shelter.  Some ways are:

• Dog walking
• Volunteer to do office work
• Help with mobile adoptions
• Provide your professional knowledge about marketing, grantwriting, fundraising, etc.

How you can help

    Here are some ways you can help stop puppy mills. 

•  Don't buy a puppy from a pet store.  You can find a puppy from a shelter or a qualified breeder.  Check out www.puppyfinder.com to search for available puppies at shelters in your area.
• Learn about your state's laws for puppy mills at http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ovuspuppymilltable.htm. 
• Donate to your local humane society.